# LCMS Convention Workbook_St. Louis Missouri_1981_S100
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TASK FORCE

b. The proceeds must always be used for the care
of our Veterans of the Cross in the manner adopted by
the Synod for the purpose and must not be used for
any other purpose.

Except for these two conditions, the Lutheran
Laymen’s League placed this fund into the hands of
the Synod unconditionally and without stipulations.

2.175 Council of Administrators

a. The Council of Administrators shall consist of
the following synodical officers and members of the
administrative staff:

1. The President of the Synod, who shall serve as
chairman of the Council, or in his absence designate
the chairman.

2. The Secretary of the Synod, who shall serve as
secretary of the Council.

3. The First Vice-President of the Synod.

4. The Treasurer of the Synod.

5. The Chairman of the Division of Missions and
Special Ministries.

6. The Chairman of the Division of Higher
Education.

7. The Chairman of the Division of Parish Ser-
vices.

8. The Chairman of the Division of Communi-
cations.

9. The Chairman of the Division of Stewardship
Services.

10. The Administrative Officer of the Board of
Directors as an advisory member.

b. Any deletions or changes in the structure or
designations of the divisions may be made by the
Board of Directors, subject to reporting said changes
to the next synodical convention (cf. 2.171).

2.175
c. Duties
The Council of Administrators shall—

1. in cooperation with the Administrative Officer
review the long-range plans, work programs and
budgets of the respective divisions, boards, commis-
sions, and operating departments of the Synod and
submit to the Board of Directors recommendations
thereon in line with the projected income and growth
of the Synod; and in keeping with the concept of a
balanced budget;

2. review monthly the actual performance of all
departments and assist the respective departments in
making necessary revisions to the current year plans
and programs;

3. recommend to the Board of Directors such
changes in approved plans as may become necessary
when income forecasts fail to materialize or when for
other reasons the approved plans of the Synod cannot
be carried out;

4. recommend to the Board of Directors policies
and procedures for more effective management of the
Synod and encourage a uniform observance through-
out all departments of sound and efficient admini-
strative and operational procedures and routines;

I. COUNCILS AND DIVISIONS
2.701 Council of Presidents

(Same as present 3.53 a-e)
Add:

f. To serve as the Board of Assignments for the
first calls to candidates for the pastoral and teaching
office, and for other church professions.

2.711 Council of Administrators

a. Membership. The Council of Administrators
shall consist of the following synodical officers and
members of the administrative staff:

1. The President of the Synod, who shall serve as
chairman of the council or shall designate a
chairman to serve in his absence

. The Secretary of the Synod, who shall serve as

secretary of the council

. The First Vice-President of the Synod

The Treasurer of the Synod

The principal staff person of the Board for

Congregational Services

. The principal staff person of the Board for
Missions

. The principal staff person of the Board for
Professional Education

8. The principal staff person of the Board for
Communications
9. The principal staff person of the Department

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of Stewardship and Financial Support
. The Administrative Officer of the Board of
Directors

b. Any board, commission, or department whose
principal staff person is not on the Council of
Administrators shall be represented on the council by
another staff person assigned by the Board of
Directors.

c. Functions. The Council of Administrators
shall—

(Same as present 2.175 c 1-4)